Fitch Affirms Long Beach USD, CA's GOs at 'AA'; Outlook Stable
SOUND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: The district has built solid general fund reserves during a difficult period of state education funding cuts.
View ArticleStock market turnover and corporate governance
The stock market is a powerful tool for controlling corporations' behaviour. But which is better, a highly liquid market or a number of large blockholders? This column argues in favour of liquidity.
View ArticleU.S.-China Accounting Standoff Raises Tricky Issues
The U.S. government watchdog that oversees the auditors of U.S.-listed companies inked agreements with France and Finland this month to inspect corporate audits in those nations.
View ArticleETC Announces Decision to Deregister its Common Stock
For Immediate Release SOUTHAMPTON, PA, USA, February 15, 2013 - Environmental Tectonics Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors approved the filing of a Form 15 with the Securities and...
View ArticleIFC and Corporate Governance Center present a joint package of...
The International Finance Corporation and the Corporate Governance Center have presented a joint package of recommendations on improvement of corporate management and enhancement of information...
View ArticleSurrey wins financial reporting award
For the 16th consecutive year, the City of Surrey has won the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
View ArticleEconomix Blog: Sauce for the Goose, French Style
Michel Barnier, the Frenchman who is the European Commissioner for internal market and services, spoke in New York on Friday at a luncheon sponsored by the Atlantic Council and the Clearing House, and...
View ArticlePension Fund Opposing Disney CEO Bob Iger's Reelection to Board
According to the Los Angeles Times , the California State Teachers' Retirement System "is opposing the reelection of Walt Disney Co.
View ArticleOC Technology Alliance names Pinnell treasurer.
The OC Technology Alliance , which formed in November to promote and advance local innovation, named Wayne Pinnell the organization's treasurer overseeing budgeting and financial reporting processes...
View ArticleActivist removes Hong Kong ID card database from website
A Hong Kong activist who posted an identity card database online in protest at a proposed law that would restrict access to information on company directors has removed the file from his website.
View ArticleLaramie honored for budget and financial reporting
The Laramie Boomerang reports the Government Finance Officers Association recently presented the city with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
View ArticleCargotec's year 2012 annual report and financial statements published
CARGOTEC CORPORATION, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, 18 FEBRUARY 2013 AT 13.02 EET Cargotec's year 2012 annual report and financial statements published Cargotec Corporation's annual report 2012 and financial...
View ArticleDIFC Authority appoints Hawkamah Board
The Hawkamah, Institute for Corporate Governance, a regionally recognized driver of corporate governance reform, announced the appointment of Hawkamah's Board of Directors.
View Article'Strong corporate governance indispensable'
New Delhi, Feb 18 : Strong corporate governance in indispensable to resilient and vibrant capital markets is an important instrument of investor protection, said Justice Dilip Raosaheb Deshmukh,...
View ArticleUS accounting-standards organisation proposes changes
The FASB said it developed its Proposed Accounting Standards Update, Financial Instruments--Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, as part of its broader...
View ArticleAllstate Elects Herbert L. Henkel to Board
"We are thrilled to have Herb join the board, as his experience in leading a complex global company and in corporate governance will enable us to continue providing the expertise and oversight...
View ArticleVatican can teach financial institutions some things
Well, so much for corporate governance at the Vatican. They obviously haven't heard of the King code of corporate governance principles.
View ArticleAn Open Letter To The Independent Directors Of Herbalife
As an interested observer to the events unfolding around Herbalife since December 20, 2012, the vigorous debate concerning Herbalife's business model, accounting, and disclosure practices has been one...
View ArticleSenior Financial Reporting Analyst
The Financial Analyst position is being added to support a Reporting group in driving a more efficient, standardized and robust reporting capability.
View ArticlePlanning for the 2013 Annual Meeting and Reporting Season
As companies prepare for the 2013 annual meeting and reporting season, we have compiled an overview of the corporate governance and disclosure matters that companies should consider as they draft this...
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